Comments on: Redskins would be crazy to trade Cousinshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/
ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comFri, 09 Dec 2016 15:43:22 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: londonfletcher59http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2191567
Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:10:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2191567I’m surprised Mara hasn’t found some reason to have Capn’ Kirk expelled from the league, under some crazy rule stating that rookie qb’s from Michigan aren’t allowed to win games they start in December.
]]>By: terpfan76http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2191209
Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:56:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2191209The Skins have called few designed runs over the past several weeks prior to Griffin getting hurt. He actually took some of his hardest hits this season in the pocket, but that being said, having Cousins at this point is a luxury. We have not need to trade him so unless someone comes along with an offer we can’t refuse, just keep him. All qbs take hits and can and will get injured. Having a quality backup is a good thing.
]]>By: m1000behttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2190285
Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:37:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2190285You keep Cousins, because RGIII will never finish a complete season with his play style. He will be another McNabb or Vick constantly battling injuries. It just isn’t big enough to absorb those blows.

I’m not saying Cousins will end up be some break out star, but he does appear to be a more than capable.

So what becomes of “logical voice” when the Redskins are eliminated?
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My guess is he will go back to demanding undivided attention from his mom.

]]>By: thekiddonehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189955
Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:20:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189955Trade him to the Jets for a 2nd and a 7th rounder. If he is a starter next year (70% of snaps) Jets throw in another 2nd rounder. If he makes the playoffs or above .500, upgrade it to a 1st. If he makes AFC championship or Super Bowl, throw in another 1st rounder. Two 1s, 2 and a 7 for starting quarterback in the playoffs. How many teams would pass this up?
]]>By: jkaflagghttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189921
Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:02:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189921One victory over the Browns, one nice comeback against the Ravens – and he’s worth a 1st round pick ? I also remember he had a long TD on a blown coverage against Atlanta, but then threw two terrible picks at the end……he could be worth something in a few years, but teams are going to want to see a lot more before giving up high picks…..
]]>By: terryleatherhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189776
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:02:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189776So one game makes you “reliable” now?

Skins haven’t had a franchise QB in 100 years? Sammy Baugh and Sonny Jurgensen both played QB, are both in the HOF, and both say hi.

]]>By: philrathttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189575
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:50:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189575Any number of quarterbacks can be a reliable backup. Better to flip Cousins for 1 or 2 high draft picks who will be able to contribute to winning more often then a backup on the bench.
]]>By: daysend564http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189572
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:50:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189572Most of this comment sections wreaks of homers.
]]>By: maineskinsfanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189546
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:41:04 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189546Cousins for Larry Fitz?
]]>By: EJhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189530
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:36:06 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189530First, nobody is going to give up a First or Second round pick for Cousins, not before seeing him play a little more than 6-8 quarters of Pro Football. Prime example: Matt Flynn. Any one of these Quarterbacks in the NFL can have a little hot streak, where everything goes their way… Vince Young, Tyler Thigpen, Matt Cassell, Ryan Fitzpatrick, John Skelton, Chad Pennington, Tim Tebow, the list can go on and on. These QB’s all had little streaks where they all looked promising at one point, then poof, back to reality. I say If they can get a decent pick for the kid, then do it. You never know whether you have a gem or a dirty rock. Time is the only decoder.
]]>By: iceburgskin202http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189510
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:29:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189510As a skins fan I like the position they’re in everyone questioned the pick and now we are all couch GMs making moves and such. I say let the people with the plan execute it everything has worked so far ( Morris 6th Cousins 4th)
]]>By: ishudbgmhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189472
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:21:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189472Just a reminder…they played the Browns yesterday, not the Niners or Texans!! Cousins was prepared well by the coaching staff…it was 1 game!!!!!!
]]>By: kenstablerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189471
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:21:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189471God, what a great QB draft the last couple of years have been. So many starters, unbelievable. Trade this kid to the Raiders if you don’t want him Redskin fans.
]]>By: daysend564http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189465
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:19:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189465He played one game…against the Browns!
]]>By: wehrmactblitzhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189457
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:17:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189457Skins gave a lot to get RGIII, they SHOULD trade him for that one pick he is sure to demand!

Without a doubt and the Cards will have a nice one for him!!!

]]>By: threedeep1998http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189441
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:13:31 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189441As impressive as he was yesterday: His team was playing the Browns. If he had gone to NE or SF and won… we can hype. Redskins beat a team they should have beat.
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Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:05:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189404eatitfanboy says: Dec 17, 2012 3:04 PM

Anyone who thinks Shanahan drafted Cousins to flip him for picks doesn’t know him very well.

This is the guy who drafted a QB in the first round while John Elway was still in the prime of his career.
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Shanahan never drafted a QB in the 1st round when he had Elway.

Tommy maddox was drafted in the 1st rd in 92 but it wasn’t by Shanahan. He was with the Niners at the time.

The highest QB Shanahan drafted was Brian Griese in the 3rd round in 98. Elway retired after 98 season.

]]>By: ruggyuphttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189396
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:03:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189396Set the deal you want and call the Bucs. They are dumb enough bite at any notion of an upgrade.
]]>By: vonjenktonhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189393
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:02:25 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189393If somebody is willing to give up a first-rounder (and they just might), the Redskins would be stupid not to trade Cousins.
]]>By: rickc402http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189352
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:53:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189352I sure would like to see RG3 run an offense more similar to the one Cousins ran with the option to run is the passing lanes are shut down. Too many designed runs. Cousins proved running the offense the Jake Plummet ran can still be very dangerous, now just image a guy that can run that offense and has 4.4 speed.
]]>By: source7769http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189324
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:48:07 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189324i wouldnt trade him this off season but id hope griffin stays healthy next yr then flip cousins hoping he doesnt have to play and diminish his value trading him while the iron is hot wouldnt be a bad idea seeing teams would give up more for a guy who is being paid peanuts by the nfl standards
]]>By: camlwalkhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189320
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:47:23 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189320You know, as a lifelong Skins fan, I was a more than a little put off by the abuse leveled at Shanahan on draft day for making this pick. Seemed obvious at the time, mobile quarterbacks get hurt in the NFL and you need a good backup (…duh). Jaworski in particular really laid into the Skins for making the pick. Without Cousins, our season could have been over last week.
]]>By: musicman495http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189313
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:46:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189313jpeyster says: Dec 17, 2012 2:20 PM

Is it an absolute sure thing that Vick will find a starting gig next year? I’m not sure if I even like this idea as a Skins fan, but if Vick could be brought in as a low-ish priced back up (after getting cut by Philly), he would be better suited than Cousins to run the exact same style of offense that RGIII runs. Then Skins flip Cousins for an early 2nd rounder in 2013. Grossman sticks around as a #3 in case both RGIII and Vick get broken. Is this nuts?
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Yes. This is why fans do not run teams.

]]>By: FinFan68http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189272
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:35:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189272Franchise and trade him? Absurd. Any idea what the franchise $ would be then? More than it is now. Who would want that?
]]>By: andylucksneckhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189241
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:22:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189241Cousins is better than luck.
]]>By: kenstablerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189226
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:16:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189226No way I would trade him. Qb’s like RG3 don’t stay healthy and don’t last long in this league. The skins have 4 years of insurance at very little cost. One knee surgery and RG3 may never be the same, and the Redskins will again be lame.
]]>By: udontknowjackuhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/17/redskins-would-be-crazy-to-trade-cousins/#comment-2189221
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:15:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1591382#comment-2189221firstclasspack says:
Dec 17, 2012 2:28 PM
. They are in serious need of a big WR. ???

Have you watched a game? They are stacked with young WRs on the rise….This is not a need..how bout a starting RT and a 3rd? To much? or CB and 3rd?